About Massimo Vignoli

Massimo Vignoli is a passionate Italian wildlife photographer and outdoor adventurer. He began his photography journey more than 20 years ago, to relax and balance his career in the finance industry. Since then, his love for nature has grown more and more. By showing his photos, he hopes to help people gain a better understanding of wildlife, of how strong and delicate it is, to increase their respect for nature. You can see more of Massimo's photos on his website.

Post Archive By Massimo Vignoli

The Importance of Culling and Editing in Photography

Photographers don't always have a good relationship with post-processing. Some photographers over-edit their photos, getting in the way of what they captured in camera. Other photographers neglect the post-processing stage - such as culling through their photos carelessly, or not utilizing the available tools to fine-tune a photo's processing. However,...

The Role of Negative Space in Nature Photography

Wildlife photographers often use long telephoto lenses to “fill the frame,” but there’s more to capturing a great photo. Previously, I wrote about photographing wildlife through animalscapes. Now, let’s discuss the use of negative space – an often underused technique that deserves more attention.

BlackRapid Backpack Strap Review

Most photographers, especially when starting, will use the official camera strap that shipped with their camera. However, these straps can be uncomfortable even under the best circumstances, and they are even more frustrating when using a backpack, since they can interfere with the shoulder straps….

Two Tips For Growing as a Photographer

Successful photography requires more than just talent: You also must have the courage to step out of your comfort zone, accept new challenges, and experiment with different and unknown subjects and techniques. In this article, I will share with you a pair of tips that I have collected on creative...

F-Stop Ajna 37L DuraDiamond Backpack Review

In this article, I’ll review the F-Stop Ajna 37L DuraDiamond, a lightweight 37-liter camera backpack designed for outdoor photography. My evaluation is based on six months of use in a variety of harsh conditions. I purchased the review unit myself, and this review is not associated with F-Stop Gear.

One Day, I Found a Dancing Star in the Woods

With my backpack loaded with equipment, I entered the woods. Normally, there, I would be photographing roe deer. However, my goal this time was different: to photograph the Dog’s-Tooth-Violet (Erythronium dens-canis) so as to highlight the elegant shape and colorful nuances of this beautiful flower.

Photographing Ice and Ever-Changing Horizons in Svalbard

Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago where nature reigns supreme, provides a unique and challenging photographic experience. While many trips to this region focus on wildlife, and I’ve traveled there for that purpose, too, the Arctic landscape is an incredibly captivating subject. I’ll explore it in this article.

Finding a Photographic Style in Nature Photography

In nature photography – where the image is unlikely to be prepared, posed, or lit by the photographer – one’s unique personal style may be less apparent than, say, in a studio portrait. A photographer cannot claim full responsibility for results that heavily depend on natural conditions, right? Well, I disagree.